Disclaimer: Article published by the World Economic Forum. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and positions of the coolingEU forum. Our Earth is becoming warmer with…

Across the world, we see the fingerprints of climate change. Meanwhile, the world is joining efforts to provide cooling access for all, mitigate climate change, and deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. It´s time for countries to step up and ratify the Kigali Amendment. Business is ready to deliver with sustainable and efficient cooling solutions.

The buildings where we live, sleep, work hold enormous potential in energy savings. We can unlock these opportunities hidden behind concrete, glass and steel – to create huge savings, jobs and better places to live. The revised EPBD is a significant step to unlock this potential.

“Growing demand for air conditioners is one of the most critical blind spots in today’s energy debate. Setting higher efficiency standards for cooling is one of the easiest steps governments can take to reduce the need for new power plants, cut emissions and reduce costs at the same time.”
Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA

EPEE, the voice of the heating, cooling and refrigeration industry in Europe had the chance to participate earlier this month in the “Sustainable Energy For All” (SE4ALL) Forum in Lisbon, speaking at a dedicated “Cooling for all” panel discussion. It was an important opportunity for EPEE to demonstrate the key role the industry is playing in day to day lives within our current society.

coolingEU stakeholders invite you to join them for their World Café at EUSEW on June 6 from 09:30 to 12:30 at Fundación Galicia Europa (Rue de la Loi, 38) to discuss what role cooling plays
for all of us in the various sectors and how to move forward.
Registration is now open until Monday, June 4!

On April 18 and 19, the University of Birmingham brought together over 100 cooling and energy efficiency decision-makers and experts to discuss the urgent topic of how to meet our global demand for cooling sustainability and build cooperation to find…